Beyond The Classroom

Beyond The Classroom

Because of our Hixson-Lied endowment, we are able to provide unique opportunities outside of class. You'll connect with guest artists we bring to campus each year, and you may be able to get funding support for travel and exhibitions.

Education Abroad Opportunities Archaeological Field School at Antiochia ad Cragum

Be part of a full-scale research and archaeological project while earning UNL credit in Art History! The Antiochia ad Cragum Archaeological Research Project (ACARP) takes place on the south-central coast of Turkey in ancient Rough Cilicia. The Project is currently excavating a third-century AD Imperial (?) temple, a colonnaded street, and a major bath complex that includes a large mosaic.

Participants in the field school will learn comprehensive archaeological methods, including excavation and recording, mapping, surveying, object photography, and basic conservation techniques.

Medici Gallery

The MEDICI Gallery is located on the first floor of Richards Hall. It functions as an exhibition laboratory and is entirely run by students. The gallery typically features experimental and improvisational shows that are up for a short time.

Sandra Williams works with UCARE summer students in her Richards Hall office and studio. UCARE and SRP (Summer Research Program) students for Graduate Studies.

UCARE

As an undergraduate research assistant, you’ll interact closely with a faculty advisor to conduct research on a topic you propose. Together, you and your faculty advisor will draft a research abstract, outlining the expectations the faculty advisor has of you while you hold the assistantship.